Vanguard University

The athlete: Kristin is back in the Blue and Gold for her senior year, her second campaign with the Lions?started 16 of the 21 games she played in as a junior?notched two assists to go along with a goal?came to Vanguard from the University of Evansville in Indiana?played for coach Krista McKendree for two years at UE?named to the conference All-Freshman team in her first season?graduated from Huntington Beach High School in Huntington Beach, California in 2007...was named MVP of HBHS?also earned first-team all-conference in the Sunset league ?played club soccer for Slammers Futbol for eight years?has played soccer for 15 years?carried a 3.5 GPA in High School and at Evansville?hard worker who has a nose for the goal?played an integral part of the Lions' attacking game last year, and should do so again in 2010?will certainly be a solid contributor to the program as an experienced senior.

The person: Kristin was born on October 24, 1988 to parents Matthew and Patty?born in her hometown of Huntington Beach?has two older brothers, Jeremy and David?majoring in Business at VUSC?likes to eat at "The Cannery"?goes by "Thuvey"?loves the movie "Garden State" and the TV Show "Modern Family"?favorite color is black and number is six?likes the Bible verse Philippians 4:13?roots for the Angels?hobbies include watching TV?believes humility is important for people to have?most respects her Dad, because he is the man?favorite quote is "Mirth is God's medicine. Everyone ought to bathe in it."-Henry Ward Beecher?soccer has taught her that there is no "I" in team?would like to be successful and happy at the end of the day.

Senior Reflection: I love the location of Vanguard, the coaches and my teammates.

Coach Dodge's comments: Kristin's love for the game and her light-hearted nature always keeps practice fresh and interesting. She is reliable in the back and also as a forward.